Bachelor of Arts (General) in History

Laurentian University

Gain critical thinking skills as you interpret, assess, and use data to study social movements, environmental changes, and political issues Study History at Laurentian to learn more about the past and acquire skills that are useful in a variety of occupations. What is history? History is the study of the past, which informs both our present and our future. Historians collect and study historical materials (including documents, testimonies, artifacts, and memories). They interpret the contents of these materials and assess their value as sources of information, and then use the most reliable and pertinent of these materials to describe and explain what happened in the past. What you'll learn In the classroom, you will not only learn what historians have already discovered: you will learn to think like a historian yourself. You will practice the historical method and develop your own skills as a historical researcher, enabling you to think critically about the past and its influence on the present. You will build insights that you can share with others, bringing history alive for new generations. The program has two streams: North American history (including the history of Canada) and European history, while still offering courses focused on other regions and topical themes.

Faculty of Arts